How far is Sixmile Run, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Sixmile Run, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.48 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.48 mi
Kilometers
69.97 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 11:41 PM EST
Return by in Sixmile Run
Mon, Nov 9, 12:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sixmile Run
2026-11-08T22:45
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 11:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sixmile Run
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Sixmile Run
19.7 mi
00h 28m
To Passaic
23.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sixmile Run and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sixmile Run and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m ยท 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1832 ft ยท 42 sec ยท Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cozzens Lane

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Cozzens Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Adams Lane

    1472 ft ยท 42 sec ยท Adams Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    603 ft ยท 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m ยท 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m ยท 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    969 ft ยท 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1162 ft ยท 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi ยท 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.5 mi ยท 30 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft ยท 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m ยท 15 sec ยท Watchung Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft ยท 46 sec ยท East Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft ยท 53 sec ยท West Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m ยท 7 sec ยท Darling Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m ยท 3 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Paulison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m ยท 3 sec ยท Passaic Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sixmile Run and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.5 mi ยท 49%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi ยท 23%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi ยท 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi ยท 2%
Cozzens Lane
0.85 mi ยท 2%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.5 mi ยท 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 28m from Sixmile Run
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sixmile Run and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sixmile Run to Passaic?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Sixmile Run and 23.8 miles from Passaic.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sixmile Run and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sixmile Run and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.9 km).

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#1 Sixmile Run

Sixmile Run is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4576100, -74.5115400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.511454, 40.457696)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L ยท about $6.22
Round trip
$12.43
3.06 gal ยท 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $6.22 $12.43
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.18 $14.36
Premium $5.01 $7.66 $15.33
Diesel $6.30 $9.64 $19.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sixmile Run and Passaic. The current time is 22:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.